1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Brougham | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Brougham | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |